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Old 10-01-2011, 02:41 PM
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This is the lady you need to contact for a key. http://www.helenhowes-sewingmachines.co.uk/locks.html In the meantime, use a small flat screwdriver.

Also, if you get in touch with Helen, splash out an extra £1.50 and get yourself a hold-down. It looks as though yours is missing.

Now I need to stop gazing at your gorgeous machine and go to bed.... Good night!
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Old 10-01-2011, 02:47 PM
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Maybe a little drill bit?
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Old 10-01-2011, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by QultingaddictUK
BTW if your DH damages that case I will RUN across the pond and beat him to death with a feather duster :twisted:

A Singer 201K sews the most wonderful straight stitch and one of Singer's best machines.
Run....pond...duster! I have the coolest mental picture, LOL!! :D

I have one of these, too, but need a little slave to stand there and turn the crank.....and as I have no curious little grands around....sigh.

Mine has been locked closed for years, not even sure how it happened as I *have* had it open.

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Old 10-01-2011, 03:28 PM
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OMGoodness, I got one of those too, :) :) :)


Originally Posted by jansquiltn
I used the key from the freebee little jewelry box that Lane used to give away to graduating senior girls.

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Old 10-01-2011, 03:29 PM
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I have three of those , they are called dometops, I do not have but one key, before I got the one with the key a small screwdriver inserted into the hole and turned just like a key and it will open, the key thingy is just a turn lock very easy to open, I have had one of those machines for many years, back in polyster days, it did not go backwards and has the long shuttle bobbin, I made a lot of clothes on it , western shirts, like the little eveready bunny it never quits,
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Old 10-01-2011, 03:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Miss Priss
Left opens, right locks
[le]ft [o]pens - [ri]ght [lo]cks = leo-rilo
Maybe I can remember that!

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Old 10-01-2011, 04:20 PM
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Perhaps they are not there all the time. We went as part of a special tour for a conference. I have found that sometimes "extras" are included to impress the group being entertained. I hesitate to have one go to the expense of travel only to find that one little ol' machine on display again for the public viewing. Better wait until someone who went recently responds.
Originally Posted by Wintersewer
I'm glad to hear that there are so many machines in Singer Castle now. We toured there the first year it was open and there was only ONE sad old machine. We'll have to go again next year.

Originally Posted by polly13
My eyes popped when I saw that beautiful machine. For those who enjoy Singer history of how their sewing machine came to be, you might enjoy a summer trip to the Thousand Islands on the St. Lawrence River and tour the Singer mansion on one of the islands. Many vintage machines are placed throughout the mansion.
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Old 10-01-2011, 04:25 PM
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I have one that is like yours and my key is missing. I use a small screwdriver to open mine. it works just fine. i use my machine all the time and I never have any problems getting it unlocked.
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Old 10-01-2011, 04:26 PM
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just remember, righty/tighty, lefty/loosey. will that work for you. so to open it, lefty. maybe......


SHE IS BEAUTIFUL. KEPT READING ....
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What a great looking Singer! Congratulations!
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